Effectiveness of Manual Therapy and Exercise in Shoulder OA (NCT02587559) | Clinical Trial Compass
WithdrawnNot Applicable
Effectiveness of Manual Therapy and Exercise in Shoulder OA
Stopped: Could not recruit subjects as they routinely chose surgical option
United States0Started 2016-05
Plain-language summary
Approximately 60 subjects from a sample of convenience diagnosed with shoulder arthritis will be randomized into a two groups. The control group will receive usual medical advice and the experimental group will be referred to physical therapy for eight visits over 4-week period of time. At one month, two months, and one year the pain, function, and patient satisfaction will be compared between the two groups.
Who can participate
Age range
50 Years – 90 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* over 50 years of age
* Osteoarthritis \> Grade 3 on the Kellgren-Lawrence scale
* Presence of at least two of the following findings:
* morning stiffness that resolves within 60 minutes
* pain \> 3/10 on a numerical pain rating scale
* asymmetrical mobility in either contralateral elevation and/or glenohumeral rotation, or notable crepitus with active motion.
Exclusion Criteria:
* medical co-morbidities (diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis)
* adhesive capsulitis
* fractures
* scapulothoracic paresis
* surgery in past year
* inability to speak English language
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Functional Level Change
Timeframe: change in function from baseline to two months
Trial details
NCT IDNCT02587559
SponsorUniversity of Texas Southwestern Medical Center